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This category covers questions about Hartford, the capital and third largest city of the state of Connecticut. Incorporated in 1784, Hartford is one of the oldest cities in the nation. It is also known as the "Insurance Capital of the World," housing many of the world's insurance company headquarters, with insurance as its major industry.

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What is the midway point between Columbia SC and Hartford CT?

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Washington, D.C., more or less. The southern suburbs of D.C. if you want to be specific and/or get a cheaper hotel room.

What was the reason of founding Hartford?

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It was named for Hertford, England, the birthplace of one of Hooker's assistants, the Rev. Samuel Stone.

What is the distance from Hartford CT to Springfield CT?

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The driving distance from Springfield VA to Hartford CT is 362 miles.

What was connecticut's capital in the 1800s?

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== == I believe it is Hartford.

Prior to 1875, CT had two capitals: Hartford and New Haven.

What is the normal delivery time for a letter from Philadelphia to Cincinnati?

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First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.

How many driving miles between Hartford CT and Memphis TN?

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Driving the distance is 1,001 mi – about 15 hours 59 mins per Google Maps.

How many square miles is Hartford ct?

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Bridgeport's area is 19.38 square miles.

How far is it from Hartford CT to New Haven CT?

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The distance between the above mentioned places is 80.9 miles approximately. This distance is straight path from one place to the other place. There might be a slight difference between the actual distance and the above mentioned distance because of the route chosen.

How long from Hartford to Hartford mail delivery?

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First Class Mail is delivered in three to five days.

How far is it from Detroit MI to Hartford CT?

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The driving distance from Detroit MI to Hartford CT is 650 miles per Map Quest. The driving time per Map Quest is 10 hours and 49 minutes.

How long does it take to drive from Hartford Connecticut to Lancaster county Pennsylvania?

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It depends on you. From NYC to Lancaster took about 3hrs and something (afternoon); from Lancaster back to NYC about 2:30 - 2:45 (evening).

How long is a flight from Hartford ct to portland ore?

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The flight time for flights between the above places is 5 hours

This is an approximate travel time. The actual time might change depending on the flight path chosen, weather conditions, etc.

What is the travel time from bridgeport ct to hartford ct?

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32 miles about 40 min.

According to Maps.yahoo.com, the trip (depending on specific starting location and destination) of '''30.07 miles takes 38 minutes.

(See related link, below, to enter street addresses for more accurate timing.)

Population of Connecticut?

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As of 2006, the population of Hartford Connecticut was 124,512 people. This does not include the greater-Hartford metropolitan area.

What is the absolute location of Hartford Connecticut?

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Hartford, Connecticut is located at 41.77°N, 72.7°W.

(Nearby Bradley Airport, in Windsor Locks, is located at latitude: 41.73° North, Longitude 72.65° west.)

What is the approximate age and value of a side by side 12 gauge double barrel shotgun with exposed double hammers that is marked only with Regent Arms Co and has no serial number?

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This gun was manufactured by Anciens Etablissments Pieper, Leige, Belgium, c. 1905-1914. It should not be fired unless it is checked and approved by a competent gunsmith, so it's primary value will be as a mantle decoration - $150-$250. Value will depend on how good it looks over the fireplace. Large side hammers seem to add a bit to the decorator value of an old double, so maybe as high as $250 if you catch a buyer in a good mood. Old damascus barreled guns should not be fired unless a really-really good gunsmith has given it his approval and determined the correct ammunition (which you will NOT find at Walmart or any chain porting goods store).

Is there a train from Hartford to middletown Ct?

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There is no passenger train service, but Connecticut Transit bus route 55 does operate between Hartford and Middletown. Check the schedules for Hartford in http://www.cttransit.com.

What is Connecticut's nickname and why?

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The Constitution State: (Official) John Fiske, the historian, claimed that The Fundamental Orders of 1638-39 comprised the first written constitution in history. Though this claim has been disputed by some, it remains a landmark document. It is thought that many of the features of the Federal Constitution were drawn from this document. The General Assembly designated Connecticut "The Constitution State" in 1959.

The Nutmeg State: Nutmeg, the powder used for seasoning foods, is ground from the seed of the fruit of the Nutmeg Tree, Myristica fragans. A couple of stories exist as to the origin of this nickname. One story has it that this nickname came about as a comment on the ingenuity and shrewdness of the citizens of the state. In a story, perhaps originated by Sam Slick, it is claimed that the people of Connecticut were so ingenious and shrewd that they were able to make and sell "wooden" nutmegs to unsuspecting buyers. A variation on this story maintains that purchasers did not know that the seed must be ground to obtain the spice and may have accused Yankee peddlars, unfairly, of selling worthless "wooden" nutmegs. It may be that these wooden nutmegs were whittled by idle sailors on ships coming from the spice island and sold as souvenirs.

The Blue Law State: This nickname was a result of the notoriety propagated by the first government of New Haven Plantation's "Blue Laws." Blue Laws are laws that regulate public morality. Some contend that these Blue Laws were so-named because they were written on blue paper or bound in blue books. Others contend that there is no real evidence that any of these so-called Blue Laws were ever codified. Being that as it may, the stories surrounding the Blue Laws of Connecticut earned the state this nickname.

The Brownstone State: Connecticut was once famous for its Brownstone Quarries at Portland. Brownstone was used to build mansions and public buildings. In the 1800s, the quarry employed 1,500 men from Sweden, Ireland and Italy and operated a fleet of 25 ships to transport the stone down the Connecticut River to Boston, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco and London. In May, 2000, 51 acres that comprise the town-owned Portland Brownstone Quarries were named a National Historic Landmark by the Department of the Interior.

The Freestone State: This nickname was applied because of the formerly valuable Freestone Quarries in the state of Connecticut.

The Provisions State: This nickname originated during the Revolutionary War when Connecticut provided most of the food and canons to the forces.

The Land of Steady Habits: This nickname came about because of the strict morals of the people of the state. A Dictionary of Americanisms on Historical Principles, edited by Mitford M. Mathews (Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 1951) defines "Land of Steady Habits" as "1. Connecticut, applied in allusion to the strict morals of its inhabitants".

How far is it between Hartford CT and Cheshire CT?

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It is 81.1 miles according to Google Maps.

Where can you find an under the table job?

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Anywhere; usually private business owners. The problem is there is no offical place to search them out since they are techincally illegal and have several ramifications for both the employer and employee.